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CY Leung apologises to residents affected by lead-in-water scandal

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying has apologised for the distress caused to public estate residents affected by the last year’s lead-in-water scandal.

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China to keep up overseas graft hunt down to last fugitive – even if ill-gotten gains are gone

China's anti-corruption watchdog pledges to track down and return all suspects, regardless of how long it takes and where they hide

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China, US to unveil new list of off-limits areas at bilateral investment pact talks next week

China and the United States will next week exchange the latest lists of off-limits sectors as part their bilateral investment treaty talks, Vice-Premier Wang Yang said on Monday.

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HK youth to "think clearly" about what will lose if ties cut with Mainland: Jack Ma

Alibaba boss Jack Ma has urged Hong Kong youths who want to cut ties with China to think clearly about what they are asking for and what they stand to lose.

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Cooking up the perfect recipe for success in China

Like most entrepreneurs Andrew Ahn Hyun Min’s business went through various ups and downs before settling down.

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No payrise since 1998: HK-based flight attendants threaten to take British Airways to court

The union representing Hong Kong-based British Airways cabin crew is threatening to take the airline to court in the UK if talks break down this month over union recognition and pay rises, as the group revealed that most crew members had not seen a raise since 1998.

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Your quick guide to the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

The 8th US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (SED) starts on Monday and finishes on Tuesday in Beijing.

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Are BEA's mass sackings just the tip of the iceberg for Hong Kong?

Hong Kong lender Bank of East Asia Ltd announced Thursday it will reduce the size of it brokerage operations in the city, cutting 180 jobs, or 3.8 per cent of its workforce, as part of a cost cut and operational consolidation, amid a downturn in trading volumes on the local stock exchange.

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China's foreign minister scolds Canadian journalist for asking question about human rights

China’s visiting foreign minister publicly berated a Canadian journalist on Wednesday for asking a question about his country’s human rights record.

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Foodpanda and Deliveroo scale up for street battle over Hong Kong food delivery

Online food delivery companies foodpanda and Deliveroo plan to continue to expand their coverage of Hong Kong neighbourhoods, as tighter funding hits the on-demand food industry in overseas markets.

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US seizes stevia from China under forced labour law

The United States has seized low-calorie sweetener stevia imported from China by PureCircle Ltd, making it the latest company to be targeted by a new law that bans imports of products made by forced labour.

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Bank of East Asia trims 180 staff from Hong Kong operations

The Bank of East Asia has revealed plans to lay off 180 Hong Kong staff following “a thorough review of its businesses and operations”.

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Google seeks to raise up to $221 million by selling Lenovo stock

Google Inc is seeking to raise between US$218 million and US$221 million by selling shares in Chinese personal computer maker Lenovo, according to a deal term sheet seen by the International Financing Review on Wednesday.

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Phone scam targets Hongkongers, exploits rocky relations between China and Philippines

Crime bosses behind an Asia-wide phone scam racket that has fleeced hundreds of Hongkongers out of HK$350 million in less than a year have shifted their operations to the Philippines as the ­regional law enforcement noose tightens.

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China's manufacturing sector expands slightly, beating market expectations

Activity in China’s manufacturing sector expanded slightly last month, according to official data, beating market expectations.